Cologne city, also known as Koln in German, is the fourth largest city of Germany. It is located in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, of which it is the largest city. Cologne city is the economic and cultural center of the region of Germany in which it is located, that is the Rhineland. Cologne is also a river port, being located on the Rhine River. It is one of the most important centers of art in Europe. Cologne city is also an important trade fair center of the world and plays host to such trade fairs as Art Cologne Fair, International Furniture Fair, and Photokina. Cologne city is well known in the world for a type of beer produced by it known as Kolsch. A well known artificial fragrance, known as Eau de Cologne, meaning "water of Cologne," derives its name from Cologne. It is the name of an artificial fragrance created in the 18th century by an Italian expatriate, which became extremely popular all over the world.
Country: Germany
State: North Rhine-Westphalia
Location: Cologne city is located in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia along the Rhine River, between the German cities of Dusseldorf and Bonn.
Geographic Coordinates: Latitude 50.56 N, Longitude 06.57 E
Map: To view Cologne city map, click here. Map of Cologne.
Area: Cologne city occupies a total area of 405.15 square km.
Climate: The climate of Cologne city is influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea. The climate of Cologne city can be called mild. The summers are warm and the winters are mild. During the winters, the Cologne region is one of the warmest regions of Germany. It experiences rainfall almost throughout the year. The winter season lasts from November to February, with January being the coldest month with an average temperature of 34o F. The summer lasts from May to August with July being the warmest month with average temperature of 68o F.
